AFC draws groups for U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia in April
January 24 – Hosts Saudi Arabia, chasing a third title, will face Uzbekistan, Thailand and China in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup to be played April 3-12.
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AFC seeds nations for U17 Asian Cup draw. Top 8 will qualify for U17 World Cup
January 17 – The AFC will hold the draw next Thursday for the group stage of the U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025, to be played April 3-20.
Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers set to kick off with 9 spots at China 2025 final up for grabs
January 10 – The qualification tournaments for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 kicks off this Saturday, with 18 nations competing for nine slots.
AFC draw match-ups for last eight of inaugural Women’s Champions League
January 8 – The quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 were set on Wednesday at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, mapping out the road to crown Asia’s first-ever women’s club champion. The draw featured eight teams battling for the prestigious title, which will conclude in May.
AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 dates and venues confirmed as 2-year countdown starts
January 7 – The AFC has confirmed the dates for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, marking the start of a two-year countdown to the finals of the Asian confederation’s marquee men’s event.
Bahrain beat Oman to win Gulf Cup
January 6 – Bahrain came from behind to upset Oman in a 2-1 victory to claim the Gulf Cup, a prestigious regional tournament.
AFC readies draw for knock-out stages of inaugural Women’s Champions League
January 3 – The inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League is now down to the final eight teams for the knock-out stages with the draw set to take place next Wednesday, January 8 at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.
Saudi Arabia to host 2026 Gulf Cup
January 2 – Adding another tournament to a busy decade of football events, Saudi Arabia will host the 2026 Gulf Cup.
AFC draws groups for Beach Soccer Asian Cup in Thailand; top three qualify for World Cup
December 20 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has drawn the groups for the 16-team AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup to be played in Thailand in March next year.
AFC 2026 qualifiers: Palestine remind the world that they are alive and kicking
November 21 – While the world continues to look on at the horrors being committed by Israeli military forces in Palestine, their football team, who were in camp outside the country when the Israelis began their invasion, continue to defy the odds.
AFC 2026 qualifiers: Japan just one win away, South Korea and Iran lead groups
November 21 – The AFC’s road to 2026 qualifying groups closed off 2024 with Japan, South Korea and Iran leading their six-team groups ahead of the final four qualifying fixtures to be played in the March and June international windows in 2026.
AFC 2026 qualifying: Saudis stumble with surprise loss in Indonesia
November 21 – Indonesia stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0, a result that left Group C in the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying wide open.
AFC 2026 qualifiers: Aussies let points slip with draws against Saudi and Bahrain
November 21 – Australia’s World Cup hopes remain in doubt after a 2-2 draw with Bahrain in Group C in the third round of World Cup qualifying.
AFC releases detail on Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026
November 13 – The AFC has announced new details for the Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 during the AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Indonesia wins 2026 Futsal hosting as AFC brings in qualification changes across multiple competitions
November 11 – Indonesia has been chosen as the host for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, following a recommendation from the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee.
